Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel was one of the most distinguished German field marshals of World War II. He was the commander of the Deutsches Afrika Korps and also became known by the nickname The Desert Fox for the skillful military campaigns he waged on behalf of the German Army in North Africa. He was later in command of the German forces opposing the Allied invasion of Normandy. He is remembered for his chivalry towards his adversaries and is also for his role in the plot to assassinate Hitler, for which he was forced to commit suicide before the war's end.

1979, Book Club Associates, , ,< G-01>,224pp, 160 photos, 20 maps, tables, biblio, index, Fair in marked d/w, 0,
Subject...World War II - General
Web No. 4582-02..............................£7.00 

Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel was one of the most distinguished German field marshals of World War II. He was the commander of the Deutsches Afrika Korps and also became known by the nickname The Desert Fox for the skillful military campaigns he waged on behalf of the German Army in North Africa. He was later in command of the German forces opposing the Allied invasion of Normandy. He is remembered for his chivalry towards his adversaries and is also for his role in the plot to assassinate Hitler, for which he was forced to commit suicide before the war's end.

1979, Book Club Associates, Book Club edition, ,< G-01>,224pp, 160 photos, 20 maps, tables, biblio, index, Good in d/w, ,
Subject...World War II - General
Web No. 4582-01..............................£7.00 

Large paperback. Marks on endpapers but useful study copy. On the last day of 1942 Harold Macmillan left England to take up a post as British Minister Resident in North Africa. By the time he relinquished this office in May 1945 he was responsible for British policy in the Mediterranean area including Italy, Yugoslavia, Greece and the Balkans as well as North Africa. The diaries began as casual letters home to his wife but soon became a regular daily journal.

1985, Papermac, , 0333394046,< G-01>,804pp illustrations, , , CARD
Subject...World War II - General
Web No. 35942-02..............................£6.00 

Mass market paperback. Good. Operation Jubilee was the disastrous Allied raid on Dieppe. Over 6,000 troops, predominantly Canadian, were supported by large Naval and air force contingents. The objective was to seize and hold the major port for a short period, both to prove it was possible and to gather intelligence from prisoners and captured materials whilst assessing the German response. No major objectives of the raid were accomplished. 3,623 of the 6,086 men who made it ashore were killed, wounded, or captured. The catastrophe at Dieppe later influenced Allied preparations for Operations Torch and Overlord.Operation Jubilee was the disastrous Allied raid on Dieppe. Over 6,000 troops, predominantly Canadian, were supported by large Naval and air force contingents. The objective was to seize and hold the major port for a short period, both to prove it was possible and to gather intelligence from prisoners and captured materials whilst assessing the German response. No major objectives of the raid were accomplished. 3,623 of the 6,086 men who made it ashore were killed, wounded, or captured. The catastrophe at Dieppe later influenced Allied preparations for Operations Torch and Overlord.

1974, Corgi Books, , 0552095753,< G-01>,184pp illustrations, , , CARD
Subject...World War II - General
Web No. 3787-02..............................£3.00 

The author was an Air Gunner flying from Kelstern with 625 squadron. Shot down over Belgium he was eventually captured and imprisoned, and in the dead of winter marched with 1500 other prisoners from Stalag Luft VII to Luckenwalde. After the liberation he returned home still 6 months short of his 21st birthday. This second edition includes a sequel telling of his return 59 years after he was shot down to visit the Belgians who risked everything to help him.

2005, Northway, , 0953704084,< G-01>,209pp, Good in creased card covers, , CARD
Subject...World War II - General
Web No. 4104-01..............................£5.00 

Published to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VJ Day, 'The Pacific War Companion' brings together the perspectives and insights of world-renowned military historians. From the Japanese strike on Pearl Harbor to the atomic attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Pacific conflict was characterised by amazing innovations in amphibious warfare, and horrific battles in the unforgiving jungles. Each chapter in this book focuses on a different aspect of this conflict, from the planning of operations to the experiences of the men who were there.

2005, Osprey Publishing, , 9781846032127,< G-01>,264pp illustrations, Very good in card covers, , CARD
Subject...World War II - General
Web No. 33019-02..............................£5.00 

An alphabetical and biographical listing of all the major military, political and scientific personalities associated with the conduct of the Second World War. A valuable reference work.

1978, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, , 0297773763,< G-01>,192pp, ills, good in dw, ,
Subject...World War II - General
Web No. 17607-01..............................£9.00 

A concise and readable, single volume history of WWII from Munich and the build-up to war, to the final victory over Japan.

1994, Tiger Books Int., , 1855016036,< G-01>,256pp, frontis, vg in dw, ,
Subject...World War II - General
Web No. 29120-01..............................£8.00 

A comprehensive account of World War II, supported by over 1,350 original press and military photographs (from both the Allied and Axis sides). Very readable and written in a style which brings the people and events of those troubled years into sharp focus.

1989, Book Club Edition, , ,< G-01>,400pp, 1600 photos, maps, large format, Very good in d/w, ,
Subject...World War II - General
Web No. 10666-02..............................£18.00 

A selection of Bill Mauldin's famous cartoons of the US Army in WWII. All are printed in black and white in large, full-page format. There are two sections; 'Garrison Life, Training and Maneuvers' and 'Overseas'. Very collectible.

1983, Presidio Press, , 0891411593,< G-01>,large format, 384pp, 375 illustrations., fine in card cover, , CARD
Subject...World War II - General
Web No. 5119-02..............................£30.00